See, in my fantasy, when I'm kissing you... you're kissing me. It's okay. I can wait.

Oz ,'First Date'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Nov 18, 2020 9:42:40 am PST #29895 of 30019
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Tim is pissing me off royally because all of a sudden he's stubborn about getting a Covid test after finding out his co-worker tested positive. He listed off all the reasons why he "doesn't need" one: his shift and his co-worker's shift only overlap for 2 hours; he totaled up the amount of time he actually interacted one-on-one with co-worker, and it was less than 5 minutes; he (Tim) always wears a mask; he (Tim) has no symptoms.

I can't force him to get tested, but motherfucker. We all know it's possible to be asymptomatic and still be positive for Covid. And it's fucking irresponsible of him to not get tested, because if he *is* positive, his co-workers deserve to know that, and his goddamn WIFE deserves to know that. Plus also the whole thing where he's higher-risk and if he's positive, his doctors are going to want to know right away.

I know this is super weird for a couple, but we honestly never fight (we're both exceptionally conflict-avoidant and will do basically anything to avoid a fight) and sometimes he does stuff that frustrates me, but I really can't remember ever being flat-out ANGRY with him. But I am right now. And I'm going to continue to be angry until he fucking gets a fucking Covid test.

And also, it's his birthday tomorrow. Would it be wrong to hold his presents hostage until he gets a Covid test?


meara - Nov 18, 2020 9:49:48 am PST #29896 of 30019

Tim!! Go get a covid test! It’s not that bad, you’ve had lots worse things!


sj - Nov 18, 2020 10:05:35 am PST #29897 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Oh, Tim. Just do it. Don’t aggravate your fantastic wife.


DavidS - Nov 18, 2020 10:11:41 am PST #29898 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

We're in the same boat - our school district just pushed back re-opening again. Mal is starting to crack from 9 months in solitary.

That's the thing, Volans. SF had gotten the safest tier in the state. Transmission was minimal. They could have opened, but it's clear that they don't have a plan. There are safe ways they could open but apparently they're just going to take the same strategy as the Trump administration and do nothing until a vaccine is out.

Matilda has really struggled with depression through this. But at least she's actively engaged with her online classes. There are kids in the Mission who haven't checked in since March. These kids are just losing their education completely.


Dana - Nov 18, 2020 10:38:25 am PST #29899 of 30019
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

Steph, can you try guilting him into it? "Do you really want to be responsible for getting me sick?"


JenP - Nov 18, 2020 10:51:17 am PST #29900 of 30019

I shouldn't admit this, but my first reaction (seriously) was "300 degrees OH MY GOD...wait."

Ha!

Interestingly, that is the case over here as well.

I think I like your 3 better, if its followed by a low number.

Would it be wrong to hold his presents hostage until he gets a Covid test?

Also, ha! And, yeah, Tim just go get the test. Do it.

I'm eating leftover risotto for lunch. It is so good.


Volans - Nov 18, 2020 10:53:59 am PST #29901 of 30019
move out and draw fire

Tim, get the test. I hate the test, it's no fun whatsoever, but it's also not the worst thing.


Steph L. - Nov 18, 2020 11:03:06 am PST #29902 of 30019
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Steph, can you try guilting him into it? "Do you really want to be responsible for getting me sick?"

I tried guilt and he was impervious! Or I'm not very good at laying on a guilt trip.


Shir - Nov 18, 2020 11:11:58 am PST #29903 of 30019
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Would it be wrong to hold his presents hostage until he gets a Covid test?

#TeamSteph


Atropa - Nov 18, 2020 11:26:25 am PST #29904 of 30019
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I tried guilt and he was impervious! Or I'm not very good at laying on a guilt trip.

Tell him you know someone who has NO moral qualms about hexing him with uncomfortable things, and if he wants to avoid that, go get damn tested.

(I am. here, as always, to be the threatening witchy figure for the Buffistas. Does it work? Who knows? But the offer is always open.)